Max Verstappen has shut down speculation linking him with a sensational move to Mercedes, insisting that much of the talk about his Formula 1 future is simply

Max is in third place with 185 points, behind McLaren's two drivers, Lando Norris (250 points) and Oscar Piastri (266 points). Verstappen has just two race wins and five podiums through 13 races, with 11 more to go in 2025.

Max Verstappen has confirmed he will remain with Red Bull for the 2026 season, after months of speculation linking him with a move to Mercedes earlier this year